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Charlotte Long Cunningham

Charlotte Long Cunningham

Feb 26, 2026

Charlotte Long Cunningham, 63, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The family will be receiving family and friends from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.

Diamond Johnson

Diamond Johnson

Feb 24, 2026

Diamond Mauntell Johnson departed this life Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of Canieta Withers Mitchell and Duvall Johnson. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, James Withers, Sr. and Amy Colmore Withers, Walter Vannison and Lillian Beatrice Oglesby Vannison, Helen Revely and Duvall Willis Johnson, and her grandfather James Withers, Jr....

David Edward May, Sr.

David Edward May, Sr.

Feb 15, 2026

David “ Fat Daddy” May, Sr., 65, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2026.

Born on November 14, 1960, in Virginia, David was a man who carried himself with quiet strength and unmistakable presence. He was street-smart, sharp-witted, and lived life on his own terms. Those who knew him understood that respect wasn’t something he asked for — it...

Elbert Lewis Avery Jr.

Elbert Lewis Avery Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Elbert Lewis Avery Jr. “Lukie” departed this life on February 23, 2026.

He was born on May 22, 1967 to the late Elbert Lewis Avery Sr. and the late Linda Ferguson Carter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Herman Leon Carter, his stepsister, Ju-Anita Turner, his aunt, Genetta Phillips, and his uncles, Earl Ferguson, Jr....

Allison Wood Hogan

Allison Wood Hogan

Feb 27, 2026

Allison Wood Hogan passed away on February 27, 2026. Born in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of Mary F. DeWitt and the late Curtis D. Wood.

Allison was a proud graduate of the Brookville High School Class of 1976. She earned a B.A. and M.E. from Lynchburg College and retired from Bedford County Public Schools with 40 years of service.

She...

Bryan “Beany” Chandler Ferguson

Bryan “Beany” Chandler Ferguson

Feb 23, 2026

Bryan Chandler Ferguson, 62, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Ramona Jenevie Ferguson.

Bryan “Beany” was born on August 28, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Carlton Conroy Ferguson, Sr. and Jean Davis Ferguson, surviving. Beany was an avid golfer and enjoyed taking his grandsons and teaching them...

Donald Clyde Watts

Donald Clyde Watts

Mar 1, 2026

Donald Clyde Watts, 76, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Don, or Donnie to his childhood family and friends, was born on October 14, 1949, the son of the late Ernest Clyde Watts Jr. and Cassie Bradner Watts. He grew up in Charlotte County, Virginia, and graduated from Randolph Henry High...

Alvin Everett Fox

Alvin Everett Fox

Feb 27, 2026

Alvin Everett Fox, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Moneta, Virginia at the age of 96. Born on July 9, 1929, in Buena Vista, Virginia, Alvin lived a life with dedication to both his family and his profession. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria Fox

A veteran of World War II, Alvin enlisted at the young age of...

Ann Stoneman

Ann Stoneman

Feb 27, 2026

Ann Ashley Stoneman, 81, after a courageous eight-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, spent her final weeks at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, VA with her husband by her side. Two of her sons were also present during her final hours, and the three witnessed her passing.

Ann was born on June 20, 1944 in Greensboro, NC, graduated from Greensboro Senior High...

William Henry Cabell

William Henry Cabell

Feb 27, 2026

William Henry Cabell, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Virginia to his beloved mother, Dorothy Cabell.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Cabell, and his sister, Bianca Cabell.

William Henry Cabell (affectionately known as “Eagle Man” and “Binky”) was a devoted...

Hiawatha David Irving

Hiawatha David Irving

Feb 26, 2026

Hiawatha David Irving, 70, of Madison Heights, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Morning Star Baptist Church, Appomattox, Va.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Rebecca Fizer Allison

Rebecca Fizer Allison

Feb 26, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Fizer Allison

July 9, 1935 - February 26, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Fizer Allison, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in the presence of her beloved family.

Becky was born in Pulaski, Virginia on July 9, 1935, to Richard "Graham" Fizer and Margaret Dalton Fizer. Her early childhood was spent in Allisonia, Virginia on the banks of the New...

Curtis Glenn Hatcher

Curtis Glenn Hatcher

Feb 25, 2026

Curtis Glenn Hatcher, 63, of Bedford, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on January 2, 1963. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Elisha Hatcher and sister, Angela Renee

Glenn was a lover of the outdoors who enjoyed every opportunity to hunt and fish. He...

James Carroll "Jim" Harris

James Carroll "Jim" Harris

Feb 24, 2026

James Carroll "Jim" Harris, 88, of Goode, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on September 12, 1937, in Front Royal, Virginia, Jim was the son of the late Frederick K. Harris and Caroline B. Harris.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1967 as a radioman. His decade of service included a...

Frank "Chip" Hobson Eastman, Jr.

Frank "Chip" Hobson Eastman, Jr.

Feb 24, 2026

Frank (“Chip”) Hobson Eastman Jr., 65, of Henrico, Virginia passed away February 24th, 2026. He was son of the late Frank H. Eastman Sr.

Aside from his father, he was preceded in death by his step-son, Nathan. He is survived by his daughter and devoted caregiver, Madison G. Eastman(Mick) and grandson Julian S. Walker, who he loved and cherished more than...

Carolyn Jeannette Allen

Carolyn Jeannette Allen

Feb 24, 2026

Carolyn Jeannette Allen, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Carolyn was born July 9, 1945, in Prince Edward County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Henry Clay Allen and Eleanor Covington Allen.

She is survived by her four daughters: Susan Tillman (Tony) of Stafford, Mary Shepherd of Lynchburg, Ellen Taylor of Evington, and Betty Kesler of Forest, a sister...

Russell Joseph Otey

Russell Joseph Otey

Feb 24, 2026

Mr. Russell Joseph Otey, of Goode, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born on May 26, 1937, in Bedford, Virginia, Russell was lovingly raised from a young age by his aunt and uncle, Geneva Brown and Rudolph Brown.

Russell accepted Christ early in life and became a member of Oakmulgee Baptist Church. He attended Susie...

Delia Mae Vereen

Delia Mae Vereen

Feb 24, 2026

Delia Mae Vereen, 67, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on February 24, 2026.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Carol Campbell

Carol Campbell

Feb 24, 2026

Carol Jean Trent Campbell, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her. She was born on July 13, 1947, in Farmville, VA, to her parents, Philip and Carrie Trent.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Campbell; her brother, Marvin Trent; her grandson, Ethan Hodge; and her parents, Carrie and...

Michael Dwayne Ferguson

Michael Dwayne Ferguson

Feb 23, 2026

Michael Ferguson, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00P.M. The family will recieve one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Park.

Tharp Funeral home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

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